The book, written by US journalist Annie Jacobsen, uses interviews with scientists and engineers that worked at US military base Area 51 to explore the alien-related stories that are famously linked with it.

The show's plot will centre around two Area 51 employees who end up in danger when they discover highly sensitive government secrets.

Todd E Kessler (The Good Wife) is reportedly on board for the script , with Jacobsen taking on a co-producing role.